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The SMART Office was authorized in the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, which was signed into law on July 27, 2006.The responsibilities of the SMART Office include providing... more
Written by attorney Lawrence Lazzara, almost 2 years ago.
Child Protective Services (CPS) InformationRegarding Children Who Have Died or Nearly Died of Abuse or Neglect (Maltreatment) Effective September 26, 2008, changes to state law established a... more
Written by attorney Patrice Dziire, almost 2 years ago.
What: The Immigration Law Reforms to Prevent Sex Offenders from Abusing Children (Title IV of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006) Who: Prohibits U.S. citizens and permanent... more
Written by attorney Mitchell Sexner, about 3 years ago.
Sexual predators, rapists, child molestors and third-party defendants who can be held liable for failing to prevent such a crime can be initiated through an experienced injury attorney familiar with... more
Written by attorney Thomas Esparza, almost 3 years ago.
Abused Spouses of Citizens or Permanent Residents Violence Against Women Act Generally, U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents file an visa petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration... more
Written by attorney Alexandra White, 7 months ago.
Alcoholism and drug abuse issues are very prevalent in child custody disputes and in our society. Knowledge of the type of testing avaiable, the type of testing that is appropriate and for how long... more
Written by attorney Jeffrey Rasansky, 6 months ago.
ABC News reports that a Cape Coral daycare facility, which is also a school, is under investigation for abuse. The investigation is only being conducted against the daycare. The report does not... more
Written by attorney Nicklaus Misiti, over 2 years ago.
If you are the spouse of an abusive US citizen or green card holder you do not need to stay with them. In this type of case you can self-petition and receive a lawful status for yourself and children... more
Written by attorney Liza Burke, over 3 years ago.
Determine the difference in age between your child and the adult.. Determine the difference in age, in months, between your child and the older individual or adult. If the contact is sexual and the... more
Written by attorney Marshall Chriswell, 3 months ago.
What is a Protection From Abuse Order? In Pennsylvania, a victim of domestic violence can file for a Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order. A PFA is also known as a "stay away" order or a "restraining... more
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